Software Architect Job Description

Project Related Competencies

Technical requirements

• Ability to maintain communication with other IT staff and pass information on latest trends in architecture software
• Work with other programming staff to determine changes and enhancement in program code
• Provide guidance to support staff on software development and maintenance
• Handle complications arising from the development of new software

Career path core competencies

Communication

• Communicate with internal staff on trends in software development
• Communicate with business teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and understand their requirements before the commencement of a project.

Technical understanding

• Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Experience in designing enterprise applications
• Experience as chief Architect
• Knowledge of Unified Modeling Language (MFL)
• Expert IT knowledge in areas of application development, standards applications, documentation, security and Hardware.
• Ability to estimate and measure a project’s velocity

Professional qualities

• Possess strong communication skills
• Ability to consult and pass information well
• Ability to self-evaluate and quickly adapt to changes
• Possess sales and marketing skills
• Ability to deal with difficult people
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills
• Be creative
• Possess good negotiation skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Be articulate and observant

Organizational responsibilities

Professional development

• Assist other IT staff in understanding software development issues
• Perform continuous appraisal of implemented software
• Keep in touch with latest developments in Architecture software

Internal operations

• Assist in the creation of a corporate knowledge base
• Continuously monitor software and suggest improvements